News Director

CentralIllinoisproud Com Nexstar Broadcasting Inc

Topeka, KS, United States
News, weather and sports programming production
Multiplatform content strategy
Journalistic standards and viewer goals
The News Director leads and supervises all aspects of news, weather and sports programming production

Job Summary

  • The News Director leads and supervises all aspects of news, weather and sports programming production.
  • Direct multiplatform content strategy, including Linear, OTT/CTV Streaming, Digital, and Social.
  • Lead innovative digital and streaming strategies using data and analytics.

Matching Summary

The News Director leads and supervises all aspects of news, weather and sports programming production.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • news, weather and sports programming production
  • multiplatform content strategy
  • journalistic standards and viewer goals
  • digital and streaming strategies
  • audience engagement and measurable results

Nice-to-have

  • passion for local news
  • forward-thinking News Director
  • collaborative, decisive, and passionate
  • community impact
  • accountability journalism

Key Requirements

  • Minimum 10 years broadcast newsroom experience
  • Three years news director leadership role
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism or Broadcasting
  • Experience in budgeting and resource planning

Work Rights

Not specified

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